MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Gregory Sager]

Option #1 would be a no-go, since there is no way in the world that the entire D3 baseball tourney selection process could be held up for a day just because one team refused to make up a rainout. D3 is very careful to adjust scheduling for national tournaments to accommodate schools like Wheaton that observe Sunday prohibitions, but this would not be an instance of that. This would be an instance in which the conference in question did not make a provision for providing D3 with the automatic bid winner in time.

Option #2 is something that I can't imagine the CCIW putting upon Wheaton, and, as you say, Option #3 is unlikely. Therefore, I'm pretty sure that Wheaton would've been playing a tripleheader yesterday if that scenario had come to pass. Teams have played tripleheaders before in CCIW baseball; it's hardly advisable, especially in tournament play, but it's not unprecedented.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.  At some schools the prohibition is absolute, but at others it is just a strong preference to avoid Sunday play.  IIRC, at Calvin the ban is total, but Hope would be flexible if unforeseen circumstances made Sunday play the least bad option.  (I can't recall whether either school has actually faced the decision.)

[AndOne]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.  At some schools the prohibition is absolute, but at others it is just a strong preference to avoid Sunday play.  IIRC, at Calvin the ban is total, but Hope would be flexible if unforeseen circumstances made Sunday play the least bad option.  (I can't recall whether either school has actually faced the decision.)

It was an interesting question to pose, Ypsi. 

[Greek Tragedy]

So...

Any Augustana fans have access to a copy of the Championship game (if you haven't already deleted it from your DVR)?

I wrote CBS Sports, NCAA, Charter Communications and Coach Semling. He was in the process of trying to obtain a copy back in March and haven't heard from him lately. I also emailed Augie's head coach but have not received a response yet.

[Gregory Sager]

I also emailed Augie's head coach but have not received a response yet.

Count yourself lucky that you haven't received a dead fish in the mail.

[Titan Q]

Colin Bonnett @that_Boy_CB  - 16 minutes ago
I'm happy to announce that I'll be continuing my basketball career at Illinois Wesleyan University. #GoTitans


Colin Bonnett is a 6-3 SG from Benet Acadamy - 17.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.2 apg.  Bonnett was heavily recruited by small colleges and had some NCAA D2 and NAIA scholarship offers.

From what I have read/heard, it sounds like Bonnett is a very physical, tough, and competitive SG...not overly athletic, but just makes good basketball plays...and I guess he can really shoot it.  A D3 head coach who knew IWU was on Bonnett recently told me he "has some (Andrew) Ziemnik in him."  He was the MVP of the 2014-15 Pontiac Holiday Tournament -- which has to be rare for a kid who ends up in Division III.

Sounds like a nice pick up for Ron Rose.

http://www.prephoopsillinois.com/news_article/show/514027?referrer_id=1203099

http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/article/20150102/SPORTS/150109954/10084/SPORTS

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-0116-prep-boys-basketball-colin-bonnett-20150115-story.html

http://basketball.dailyherald.com/article/20150305/sports/150309320/

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2015/03/10/meet-the-all-area-boys-basketball-team-with-players-from-downers-grove-hinsdale-lemont-lisle/amytrfc/

http://www.ibcaillinois.org/news_article/show/493244?referrer_id=1320164

[Titan Q]

Augustana
* Jake Asquini, 6-2 SG (St. Charles East H.S.)
* Jordan Bradshaw, 5-10 PG (Hinsdale Central H.S.)
* AJ Dollmeyer, 6-8/240 C (Sauk Valley CC, Polo H.S. '14)
* Nolan Ebel, 6-0 PG (Regis Jesuit H.S., Aurora, CO)
* James Fox, 6-2 PG/SG (Edgerton H.S., Wisconsin)
* Joe Kellen, 6-1 PG/SG (Rockford Lutheran H.S.)
* Jake Nowak, 6-3 G/F (Plainfield North H.S.)
* Sean O'Neil, 6-6 PF (South Eugene H.S., Oregon)
* Chrishawn Orange, 6-2 PG (Jacobs H.S.)
* Pierson Wofford, 6-4 G/F (Springfield Lutheran H.S.)

Carthage
* Matt Acevedo, 6-3 SG (Maine West H.S.)
* Mike Canady, 5-10 PG (Jacobs H.S.)
* Chris Dolce, 6-2 SG (Conant H.S.)

Elmhurst
* Adam Braxton, 6-3 G/F (Leyden Township H.S.)
* Aaron Twist, 6-11 C (West Frankfort H.S.)

Illinois Wesleyan
* Danny Baker, 6-5 SF/PF (Vianney H.S., Missouri)
* Colin Bonnett, 6-3 SG (Benet Academy, Lisle)
* Nick Coleman, 6-2 PG (St. Patrick H.S., Chicago)
* Mark Falotico, 6-1 PG (St. Viator H.S., Chicago)
* Jason Gregoire, 6-4 SG (Cary-Grove H.S.)
* Chasen Peez, 6-7 F/C (Batavia H.S.)
* Ben Sestak, 6-5 SF (Sacred Heart-Griffin H.S., Springfield)

Millikin
* Matt Kruse, 6-9 PF (NCAA D2 McKendree/Monticello H.S. '13)
* Nathaniel Lackey, 6-8 F/C (Fairfield Community H.S.)
* Nathan Lovekamp, 6-3 SG (Cerro Gordo H.S.)
* Tyler Pygon, 5-11 PG (Providence Catholic H.S.)
* Jack Simpson, 5-11 PG/SG (Kickapoo H.S., Springfield, Mo)
* Thomas Williams, 6-2 SG (Byron Nelson H.S., Trophy Club, TX '14...formerly Kaneland H.S.)

North Central
* Jagger Anderson, 6-0 PG (Lincoln College, Springfield Southeast H.S.)
* Jack Bronec, 6-8 C (St. Charles East H.S.)
* Aiden Chang, 6-2 PG/SG (Aquin H.S., Freeport)
* Tanner Gardon, 6-7 SF/PF (Larkin H.S.)
* Logan Ivy, 6-6 F/C (Plainfield Central H.S.)
* Josh Jandron, 5-10 PG/SG (Woodstock North H.S.)
* Connor Raridon, 6-5 G/F (Neuqua Valley H.S.)
* Tommy Koth, 6-3 SF (West Aurora H.S.)

North Park
* Matt Perhats, 6-1 PG (Prairie Ridge H.S. '14, Crystal Lake)
* Vance Rockford, 6-1 SG (Lane Tech)

Wheaton
* Reagan Jones, 6-7 PF (Lake Braddock H.S., Burke, VA)
* Trae Masten, 6-6 SF (South Side H.S., Fort Wayne, IN)
* Luke Peters, 6-3 G/F (Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Stow, OH)

[badgerwarhawk]

Colin Bonnett @that_Boy_CB  - 16 minutes ago
I'm happy to announce that I'll be continuing my basketball career at Illinois Wesleyan University. #GoTitans


Colin Bonnett is a 6-4 SG from Benet Acadamy - 17.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.2 apg.  Bonnett was heavily recruited by small colleges and had some NCAA D2 and NAIA scholarship offers.

From what I have read/heard, it sounds like Bonnett is a very physical, tough, and competitive SG...not overly athletic, but just makes good basketball plays...and I guess he can really shoot it.  A D3 head coach who knew IWU was on Bonnett recently told me he "has some (Andrew) Ziemnik in him."  He was the MVP of the 2014-15 Pontiac Holiday Tournament -- which has to be rare for a kid who ends up in Division III.

Sounds like a nice pick up for Ron Rose.

http://www.prephoopsillinois.com/news_article/show/514027?referrer_id=1203099

http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/article/20150102/SPORTS/150109954/10084/SPORTS

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-0116-prep-boys-basketball-colin-bonnett-20150115-story.html

http://basketball.dailyherald.com/article/20150305/sports/150309320/

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2015/03/10/meet-the-all-area-boys-basketball-team-with-players-from-downers-grove-hinsdale-lemont-lisle/amytrfc/

http://www.ibcaillinois.org/news_article/show/493244?referrer_id=1320164

OMG, not another guard. 

[Just Bill]

I also emailed Augie's head coach but have not received a response yet.

Count yourself lucky that you haven't received a dead fish in the mail.

You can't send a dead fish by e-mail. It's too large. You'd have to use Dropbox.

[John Gleich]

Close enough?

[Gregory Sager]

No, John, I was thinking more along the lines of this:

http://foreignpolicy.com/2008/11/06/the-five-most-infamous-rahm-emanuel-moments/

... and this:

[DFLDWarriorsCCIW]

According to many on these boards, there are players who are recruited, and there are players who kind of recruit themselves.  If the distinction can be made prior to their freshman seasons, then other than Connor Raridon, does anyone have an idea which of the NCC recruits are the real deal and could push for PT?  The bigger guys are Ivy, Gardon, Bronec?  How about Jandron, Koth, Chang and Anderson?

[AndOne]

According to many on these boards, there are players who are recruited, and there are players who kind of recruit themselves.  If the distinction can be made prior to their freshman seasons, then other than Connor Raridon, does anyone have an idea which of the NCC recruits are the real deal and could push for PT?  The bigger guys are Ivy, Gardon, Bronec?  How about Jandron, Koth, Chang and Anderson?

There certainly are recruited players and players who recruit themselves. I believe this applies at most schools, not necessarily regularly, but at least periodically.
With specific regard to this year's North Central class of incoming players, I am aware of none that were not recruited by the school in that none of the recruits contacted NCC before the College initiated the process by beginning to observe and evaluate players, some as far back as last summer.
As far as "pushing for PT," anyone who knows the difference between a basketball and a hole in the wall knows that due to this year's graduation losses, NCC's biggest need next season will be to fill the 4-5 positions. Accordingly, I believe Bronec and Gardon, and possibly Ivy, will all be in a position to "push" for PT, this season along with returnees Ireland and Witt.
The front court is a bit more problematic. Notwithstanding his 3 conference game absence due to injury last season, and his limited effectiveness in a couple of others, Jayme Moten is one of the top few guards in the conference. Accordingly, there won't be a lot of available PT to "push" for at the guard position, and much of what will be available will largely depend on whether the coaching staff decides to play Moten at the point or 2 guard next season. Add in the fact Kennel, White, and Fuller all saw considerable PT last year and there might not be much time to "push" for. However, from what I know, if any push is able to be made, Chang and Jandron might be the most likely candidates. I honestly don't know much about Anderson. Again, where Moten is stationed will go a long way in determining just how much time is available and at what guard position.
Lastly, it would not be surprising if the NCC recruiting class didn't see another addition or two.

[Titan Q]

Carthage...

* Jordon Kedrowski, 6-2 PG/SG (Downers Grove North H.S.) - 12.5 ppg, 5.2 apg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIQ9J9S3HX0

http://basketball.dailyherald.com/article/20150305/sports/150309320/

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2015/02/16/jordon-kedrowski-excels-with-new-downers-grove-north-team/a5lxz8o/

[Titan Q]

Augustana
* Jake Asquini, 6-2 SG (St. Charles East H.S.)
* Jordan Bradshaw, 5-10 PG (Hinsdale Central H.S.)
* AJ Dollmeyer, 6-8/240 C (Sauk Valley CC, Polo H.S. '14)
* Nolan Ebel, 6-0 PG (Regis Jesuit H.S., Aurora, CO)
* James Fox, 6-2 PG/SG (Edgerton H.S., Wisconsin)
* Joe Kellen, 6-1 PG/SG (Rockford Lutheran H.S.)
* Jake Nowak, 6-3 G/F (Plainfield North H.S.)
* Sean O'Neil, 6-6 PF (South Eugene H.S., Oregon)
* Chrishawn Orange, 6-2 PG (Jacobs H.S.)
* Pierson Wofford, 6-4 G/F (Springfield Lutheran H.S.)

Carthage
* Matt Acevedo, 6-3 SG (Maine West H.S.)
* Mike Canady, 5-10 PG (Jacobs H.S.)
* Chris Dolce, 6-2 SG (Conant H.S.)
* Jordon Kedrowski, 6-2 PG/SG (Downers Grove North H.S.)

Elmhurst
* Adam Braxton, 6-3 G/F (Leyden Township H.S.)
* Aaron Twist, 6-11 C (West Frankfort H.S.)

Illinois Wesleyan
* Danny Baker, 6-5 SF/PF (Vianney H.S., Missouri)
* Colin Bonnett, 6-3 SG (Benet Academy, Lisle)
* Nick Coleman, 6-2 PG (St. Patrick H.S., Chicago)
* Mark Falotico, 6-1 PG (St. Viator H.S., Chicago)
* Jason Gregoire, 6-4 SG (Cary-Grove H.S.)
* Chasen Peez, 6-7 F/C (Batavia H.S.)
* Ben Sestak, 6-5 SF (Sacred Heart-Griffin H.S., Springfield)

Millikin
* Matt Kruse, 6-9 PF (NCAA D2 McKendree/Monticello H.S. '13)
* Nathaniel Lackey, 6-8 F/C (Fairfield Community H.S.)
* Nathan Lovekamp, 6-3 SG (Cerro Gordo H.S.)
* Tyler Pygon, 5-11 PG (Providence Catholic H.S.)
* Jack Simpson, 5-11 PG/SG (Kickapoo H.S., Springfield, Mo)
* Thomas Williams, 6-2 SG (Byron Nelson H.S., Trophy Club, TX '14...formerly Kaneland H.S.)

North Central
* Jagger Anderson, 6-0 PG (Lincoln College, Springfield Southeast H.S.)
* Jack Bronec, 6-8 C (St. Charles East H.S.)
* Aiden Chang, 6-2 PG/SG (Aquin H.S., Freeport)
* Tanner Gardon, 6-7 SF/PF (Larkin H.S.)
* Logan Ivy, 6-6 F/C (Plainfield Central H.S.)
* Josh Jandron, 5-10 PG/SG (Woodstock North H.S.)
* Connor Raridon, 6-5 G/F (Neuqua Valley H.S.)
* Tommy Koth, 6-3 SF (West Aurora H.S.)

North Park
* Matt Perhats, 6-1 PG (Prairie Ridge H.S. '14, Crystal Lake)
* Vance Rockford, 6-1 SG (Lane Tech)

Wheaton
* Reagan Jones, 6-7 PF (Lake Braddock H.S., Burke, VA)
* Trae Masten, 6-6 SF (South Side H.S., Fort Wayne, IN)
* Luke Peters, 6-3 G/F (Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Stow, OH)